https://www.bizcommunity.com/24/151.html Benin Infectious diseases news 15 Infectious Diseases news - Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/24/151.html en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 16:04:57 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gates-foundation-commits-15m-to-ebola-response-as-who-suspects-900-cases-512200a To support measures to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda — which the World Health Organisation (WHO) suspects has reached 900 cases — the Gates Foundation has committed an initial $15m in emergency funding. 1-268386 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hantavirus-in-africa-why-climate-change-rats-and-weak-surveillance-are-worrying-scientists-623331a Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that are contaminated by the virus. 1-268351 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stellies-leads-efforts-to-curb-ebola-outbreak-as-who-warns-of-escalation-845413a The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the current Ebola outbreak in Central Africa — which is linked to 600 cases and 130 deaths — is expected to continue to grow. Professor Jean B. Nachega, the director of Stellenbosch University’s Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI), has stated that every possible measure must be taken to contain it and prevent further spread across Africa and the world. 1-268299 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cross-border-ebola-threat-sparks-africa-cdc-alert-as-sa-urged-vigilance-289827a South Africa should stay vigilant and ready to respond to the recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, as people travel to and from the region. Infectious diseases epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim spoke to SABC News about the outbreak in DRC and Uganda, which the Africa CDC declared a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS). 1-268210 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda-triggers-who-emergency-alert-956954a President Cyril Ramaphosa commended the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda for their prompt response in declaring the recent Ebola outbreak in the region. At the same time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa as a public health emergency of international concern, following 80 deaths caused by the disease. 1-268164 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-says-public-risk-low-as-suspected-hantavirus-delays-cape-verde-docking-281377a Medics were working to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa, carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, officials said. 1-267780 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-75m-cash-injection-to-boost-vaccine-production-and-create-jobs-958644a Africa is moving closer to creating its first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing facility, as Cape Town-based Biovac has received a €75m cash injection from European investors. The investment will allow Biovac to expand its facility, creating 7,340 jobs and boosting the continent's end-to-end vaccine manufacturing capability. 1-267384 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/novartis-new-drug-more-than-97-effective-at-treating-malaria-407009a As it presented final-stage trial results, Novartis said the new antimalarial drug it is developing is as effective as existing treatments and could help tackle rising drug resistance. The drug, ganaplacide/lumefantrine or GanLum, was created by the company and the Medicines for Malaria Venture, a non-profit. 1-263265 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/biovac-boosts-africas-vaccine-capacity-with-new-lab-730062a With a little help from the Gates Foundation, Biovac will boost Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity with its newly opened product development laboratory in Cape Town. “For millions of people across the continent, it brings the promise of faster, more reliable access to lifesaving vaccines — developed and produced in Africa, for Africa,” said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. 1-263072 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-doctors-take-up-strike-action-over-wages-and-welfare-732672a Frontline doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals began a five-day strike over unpaid allowances and unresolved welfare concerns, their union said. 1-261412 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases Benin